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Biology: The adult beetle emerges from the timber from April
to June, when they will fly to seek a mate. After mating, the female will lay clusters of 2-3 eggs, pressed
into crack, joints, even emergence holes. She will lay approximately 30 eggs in total. The larvae, "woodworm"
hatch 14-28 days later and bore into the timber.
The larval stage can take upto 5 years, in which time the
"woodworm" tunnel through the timber. Finally, the larva tunnels to the outer surface, and creates a
pupation chamber. The emerging adult beetle chews off the cap to the chamber, leaving an exit hole approximately
2mm in diameter.
Size: 3 - 5mm in length.
Markings: Medium to dark brown, "Humped" thorax.
Location: Wide spread throughout Europe, commonly found outside in dead trees, although evidence of infestations can be seen in roof timbers, floor boards etc.
Detection: Sightings of dead adults on window sills, exit holes in timber, small piles of wood-dust on timbers.
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